This
release, appropriately dedicated to the late
Ted Perry, is up to Hyperion’s best. Performances
and production are simply magnificent, so
that this splendid disc is warmly and unreservedly
recommended. ... see Full
Review

One
of the greatest recordings. If you have any
affection for the Russian tradition or for
unbridled voluptuous orchestral extravagance
sensationally recorded then this must be on
your shopping list. ... see Full
Review

Beautiful
choral writing like nothing I have ever heard
in Stravinsky. Its melodic charm seems set
in another world, which indeed it is as Persephone
lies asleep beside the banks of the Lethe.
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Lepo SUMERA
(1950-2000) To Reach
Yesterday Scenario
for flute, bass clarinet and piano (1995)
Two Pieces from the Year 1981 for piano
The Silent Odalisque for flute solo
(1997) To Reach Yesterday for cello
and piano (1993) Two Sonnets of Shakespeare
for voice and piano (1999) Stars for
voice and piano (2000)
Pille Lill (soprano); Marje Lohuaru (piano)
The Reval Ensemble Recorded February – June
2002. Chamber Hall of the Estonian Academy
of Music. DDD
MEGADISC MDC 7814 [53:24] [CT]

An
intriguing collection of chamber music by
one of the most influential recent figures
in Estonian music. ... see Full
Review

A
resplendent if rather idiosyncratic collection
with plenty of surprises and not a few discoveries.
... see Full Review

Ralph VAUGHAN
WILLIAMS
(1872 - 1958) Sinfonia
Antartica (1950) Deborah Wai Kopohe (soprano) New Zealand
Symphony Orchestra and Chorus/James Judd.
DVD includes a visual tribute to the continent
of Antartica. This includes historical footage
of past explorer’s exploits on the continent,
the wildlife of Antartica and a programme
of artists’ and poets’ impressions of the
continent, captured in exemplary pictures
and words, plus a travel guide. recorded in
1994, 1998 and 1999
PANGAEA ENTERTAINMENT PDVD
5401 DVD [150:00]. [JPh]

A
very entertaining release which is well worth
viewing and returning to, as I have done.
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